Greatness in the NFL is equal parts a sustained record of excellence, and executing in key moments. This applies to owners as well.
Kraft previously had the former. This labor dispute provided him with the latter. Absent future negatives, Robert Kraft will wind up in Canton.
I already predicted 14-2. I don't like having to actually call the losses. It was much easier to get every game right when I predicted 16-0 :)
@ Dolphins W
Chargers L
@ Bills W
@ Raiders W
Jets W
Cowboys W
@Steelers L
Giants W
@Jets W
Chiefs W
@ Eagles W
Colts W
@ Redskins W
@...
As a vested veteran, Meriweather did NOT pass through waivers. Chicago got him because they offered $3.25M and because Lovie Smith called him personally.
Ten years ago, there were still (shockingly) many front offices that didn't fully appreciate the importance of the salary cap (that it gives an advantage to teams that consistently UNDERPAY for talent). This gave BB a significant edge.
In 2011, this is no longer the case. The only teams that...
Relative to the old deal, its not that impressive, effectively a 6.35% per year increase (plus ESPN gets substantially expanded highlights and electronic rights).
This probably reflects how ridiculous the old ESPN contract was. I hope to see substantially larger increases from the NFL's other...
Cutting many highly drafted players is not a sure indicator of poor drafting.
Given our repeatedly demonstrated ability to pick up quality veterans at reasonable prices, the goal of a high draft pick is to find an EXCEPTIONAL player, one who substantially out performs the non-star veteran...
The media didn't MAKE him do it. He chose to do it. His decision was based heavily on the damage done by this incident to the perceived integrity of the game.
I would also say that the media did NOT manufacture the crisis. In this instance they provided a genuine reflection of the views of...
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